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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 300.75 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 300.75 and 134.97 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 300.75 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/300.75 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 300.75 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 40,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.05/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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